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Motorcycle instead of a car.?

I‘m 17, about to go into my senior year in high school. I‘ve began to save money for a vehicle and for now I‘m using my brother‘s car to get to the places that I need to go until I can save enough to purchase my own vehicle. For a little while I‘ve considered getting a motorcycle instead of a car. My brother and I talked and if I need to use his car he‘d let me. My reasons for wanting a motorcycle are the insurance is extremely cheap, they‘re good on gas, and I only primarily need something that‘ll get me from place to place. Now my concern is driving in the winter (I live in Upstate New York). I know that there are studded winter tires for motorcycles, but before I invest in this vehicle I‘d like to hear the opinions of other riders. I‘m not completely unfamiliar with motorized bikes, when I was younger I had a 70 cc dirt bike for a few years. I apologize if my ideas seem a bit scattered.

Answer:

sensible ideas it seems. motorcycles while cheap to run no matter how expensive always let rain fall on you. also in winter are extremely dangerous. despite tyre changes. risk to life etc isn't worth freezing but off and possibility of falling off in bad conditions or even more likely getting smacked by a vehicle. car while more expensive can be a life saver and also be a part of a students social life. few girls want a ride in bad weather on back of a bike let alone winter. protective clothing, helmet etc are a drag too .storage ,donning etc if we can afford boththen we have solution. otherwise odds are a cheap runaround car will be best investment.
Bikes are great as your second option. cold, rain, and snow are going to be your problem. Also ur going to have to switch ur tires when theres no snow on the ground. (also cheap insurance, but not cheap hospital bills)

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